2022: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing Over $67 Billion Through FY 2027 For Science Activities At The Department Of Energy, Including For Research And Development Related To Renewable And Alternative Energy And Microelectronics Manufacturing. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "authorize more than $67 billion through fiscal 2027 for Energy Department science activities, including for laboratory upgrades and research and development related to renewable and alternative energy, quantum technologies, energy technology commercialization and microelectronics manufacturing." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the President. [House Vote 404, 7/28/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Identifying "Key Technology Focus" Areas As Federal Research And Development Priorities, Including Artificial Intelligence, Automation And Advanced Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology And Advanced Energy. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "identify 'key technology focus' areas as federal research and development priorities, including artificial intelligence, automation and advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, biotechnology and advanced energy." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the President. [House Vote 404, 7/28/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
The Bill Established An Interagency Initiative To Advance Engineering Biology And Bio-Manufacturing Research And Development. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would establish an interagency initiative to advance research and development in engineering biology and biomanufacturing." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22]
The Bill Authorized Several Programs To Expand Workforce Development, Education And Participation Of Minorities In The Field Of STEM. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize a variety of programs to expand workforce development, education and participation of underrepresented groups in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22]
The Bill Increased Funding For Various Research Programs That Would Cost Approximately $200 Billion Over The Span Of A Decade. According to the Associated Press, "It calls for increased spending on various research programs that would total about $200 billion over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office." [Associated Press, 7/29/22]
According To The Congressional Budget Office, The Research And Technological Innovation Spending Would Increase The Deficit By Approximately $79 Billion Over The Decade. According to the Associated Press, "The CBO also projected that the bill would increase deficits by about $79 billion over the coming decade." [Associated Press, 7/29/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing New And Existing NASA Programs And Activities, Including A Program For Human Exploration Of The Moon And Mars And Development Prioritization Of Nuclear Propulsion And Low-Enriched Uranium Technologies. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "authorize new and existing NASA programs and activities, including to formally authorize a program to support human exploration of the moon and Mars and require NASA to prioritize development of nuclear propulsion and low-enriched uranium technologies." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the President. [House Vote 404, 7/28/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing $11 Billion Through FY 2027 For Economic Development Activities At The Commerce Department, Primarily For Regional Technology Innovation Hubs. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "authorize $11 billion through fiscal 2027 for Commerce Department economic development activities, primarily for regional technology innovation hubs designated by the Economic Development Administration." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the President. [House Vote 404, 7/28/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Requiring The White House Office Of Science And Technology Policy To Evaluate U.S. Capabilities Every Four Years And Develop Science And Technology Strategies To Advance National Competitiveness. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "require the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to review quadrennially U.S. capabilities and develop a national science and technology strategy to improve national competitiveness." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the President. [House Vote 404, 7/28/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/28/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]